E1518 — Glyceryl triacetate
E1518 (Glyceryl triacetate), a humectant, is rated "safe": no significant concern. Triacetin. A simple ester of glycerol and acetic acid. Used as a humectant and flavor carrier in baked goods, candy, and chewing gum.
What is Glyceryl triacetate?
Triacetin, a simple ester of glycerol and acetic acid (the same acid as in vinegar). Used as a humectant in baked goods, a softener in chewing gum, and a carrier for flavor and color compounds.
What does it do to the body?
Your body breaks it down to glycerol and acetic acid, both of which it uses normally. Safe at food levels.
What regulators say
EFSA and the FDA both treat it as a safe additive with no numerical acceptable daily intake.
Risk rating: Safe
Cleared by EFSA with no significant concern at typical dietary exposure. Common, well-studied, and not a reason to put a product back on the shelf.